PALM BEACH COUNTY – Now that Week 8 of the regular season is in the rearview mirror, we can celebrate what our players and coaches have achieved.

We have assembled eight (8) weekly categories for our nominees and winners. They are in the following categories:

•Team of Week 8

•Coach of Week 8

•MVP of Week 8

•Lineman of Week 8

•Offensive Player of Week 8

•Defensive Player of Week 8

•Breakthrough Player of Week 8

•Special Teams Player of Week 8

And with that, let us celebrate all of our Week 8 winners.

•Team of Week 8: Somerset Academy Canyons

•Coach of Week 8: Alex Gonzalez (Somerset Academy Canyons)

•MVP of Week 8: Chance Routson (Boca Raton 2026 quarterback)

•Offensive Player of Week 8: Chauncey Bowens (Benjamin 2024 running back)

•Defensive Player of Week 8: Markeece Johnson (Boca Raton 2025 defensive back)

•Breakout Player of Week 8: Jamie Simmons (Atlantic 2025 running back)

•Lineman of Week 8: Camden Saunders (Palm Beach Gardens 2025 offensive lineman/defensive lineman/long snapper)

•Special Teams Player of Week 8: Gavin Newby (Palm Beach Garden 2024 athlete)

PLEASE NOTE: The Palm Beach County weekly superlatives will last from now until all teams have completed their seasons in November or December.

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Calvelli